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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because we have afforded to purchase a cow. We have been relying on our parents' cattle for milk. Thus, owning a cow means a lot to us because we can use the cattle as collateral to secure some loans. Still, we gain much prestige by owning the cow. Still, I am more hopeful of a brighter future because the cow will be generating sufficient milk for consumption and sale.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in the way enrolls beneficiaries. It ensures that all the eligible residents are enrolled since it does not engage in any form of nepotism, discrimination or favoritism. Moreover, GiveDirectly offers a relatively adequate amount of funds that have enabled us to accomplished lots of work. Hence, I do not find anything that GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 25000 KES of my second transfer on purchasing a cow that we are keeping. Besides, I purchased a mattress and blanket at 3400 KES for my husband. Moreover, I spent 8000 KES on acquiring clothes for my family members. Still, I bought maize for consumption at 5000 KES. Furthermore, I used 1100 KES on acquiring sugar, tea leaves and meat for consumption by my family. Finally, I used the remaining amount on purchasing three sheep worth 10500 KES. We are raising the sheep.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that now we have good bedding's and that we can now get to sleep very well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got money from GD I felt so happy and say thank you.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the cash which I got from GiveDirectly to buy clothes, mattress and blankets for myself and my children. I spent part of it to buy a cow and bought house hold items and food.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my life will improve in that i will practice dairy farming as well as poultry farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening. This is the time i come back home from work, carrying food for my children. Knowing that they won't sleep on an empty stomach makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is the struggle i go through in order to pay school fees for my children, due to unemployment. I end up engaging in strenous casual jobs like quarrying which affect my health.
